| Women's Health
What Should You Do About A Snoring
Bed Partner?
Studies show that the
most common way a sleep deprived bedmate deals with the snoring curse is
to complain to the snorer. This usually creates an abundance of ill will
but solves nothing. Snorers rarely know they are snoring, even when the entire
house shakes, rattles, and rolls. They also just can't quit by force of
will.
Another common remedy is to poke or kick the
snorer, hoping he or she will roll from one position to another. Sometimes
this helps. However,the snorer typically returns to the old position in a
matter of minutes and starts in again.
Some offended bedmates have tried stitching
something soft but large, like a tennis ball, into the back of the pajamas.
This can prevent the snorer from sleeping on his or her back. A change of
position, however, doesn't necessariy solve the problem, particularly in
the longer term.
Even earplugs don't work for many people. The
snoring sound is simply too loud.
The next logical step is take up residence in
separate bedrooms. This can work but obviously doesn't do a whole lot to
foster intimacy.
So what can you do? |
